Taptes Model 3 USB Hub

[Glamisduner]

Sounds like I need to sell my Jeda Charger and purchase a TapTes Charger.

My Jeda would never charge my phone (pixel 4 XL) it would start and then shut off, but it did fit my phone in a slim case vertically, the Taptes always charges my phone, but it will only fit horizontally.

I'd rather the thing actually charge of course

My Jeda hub feels cheap (the hub material and fit are great) but the internal USB port is loose and barley holds the USB connector in place. TapTes was not out when I purchased, but I like it when stuff just works and I trust them more than Jeda products now.

 

[6thDAY]

Mine just arrived!

Can't wait to use this and clean up the clutter. I ordered on 4/10 and arrived today 4/28, 2.5 weeks so not bad considering the current situation with COVID-19.

 

[Timmy T.]

Still on the sidelines - if anyone comes up with a better overall (with hidden USB Drive) solution please share....thanks

 

[Timmy T.]

I'm curious what exactly a "smart hub" is supposed to do that differentiates it from any other USB hub, form factor notwithstanding.

Well? Data where it should be and nothing useless or extra "just because" It can't overload either port. If it can jam up your computer or electronics it's not worth risking it.

 

[sduck]

Still on the sidelines - if anyone comes up with a better overall (with hidden USB Drive) solution please share....thanks

Are you aware of the Jeda hub? That this taptes one copied? The one that's actually a hub?

 

[DopeGhoti]

Well? Data where it should be and nothing useless or extra "just because" It can't overload either port. If it can jam up your computer or electronics it's not worth risking it.

So again, you are describing a USB Hub. I'm still wondering what precisely the aforementioned "Smart Hub" is supposed to be. "Smart" in this field usually implies some sort of intrinsic functionality, typically within the so-called "Internet of Things" demesne, which sounds like something "useless or extra 'just because'"; and I don't think I have heretofore heard of or seen such a USB hub regardless of form factor.

 

[Kevy Baby]

I'm still wondering what precisely the aforementioned "Smart Hub" is supposed to be.

It's smart because it stayed in school, didn't do drugs, and practices social distancing.

 

[Knightshade]

So again, you are describing a USB Hub. I'm still wondering what precisely the aforementioned "Smart Hub" is supposed to be. "Smart" in this field usually implies some sort of intrinsic functionality, typically within the so-called "Internet of Things" demesne, which sounds like something "useless or extra 'just because'"; and I don't think I have heretofore heard of or seen such a USB hub regardless of form factor.

The navak splitter actually has a programmed chip on it.

It actually negotiates on the power port with the connected device to offer an increased charging rate (up to 2.1a), and provides 0.4 amps (and a data connection) to the data port.

That's a smart hub.

A "dumb' hub would just equally split power and data across all ports, and do no negotiation (for example when I used to have an anker dumb 4 port hub in one of the USB ports, you couldn't get more than ~0.9 amps of power on any port).

 

[Kevy Baby]

A pair of Navaks is an excellent solution. I have no desire for a hub.

 

[Discojon]

I'm selling a new TAPTES charger. Won't fit the wife's phone. Pm me

 

[maxhac]

Got it last week. The Hub is causing one of the 2 USB port in the car to stop working (First time the left port then the right post the second time). Even with the Hub removed the issue persist. I have to reboot the car to bring back the port.

Taptes asked for a video proving the issue. I asked for a return and refund and said that i am not comfortable to connect it back in the car and after a week i am still waiting for a second reply...

 

[bmms8]

Mine just arrived!

Can't wait to use this and clean up the clutter. I ordered on 4/10 and arrived today 4/28, 2.5 weeks so not bad considering the current situation with COVID-19.
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How long was the shipping process? Im in SD as well. Ordered Sunday and luckily it shipped out the day after. Estimates are 6/5-6/23?

 

[bmms8]

Any way to track the order from fedex?

mine shipped 5/4 but havent seen an update in over a week

 

[Kevy Baby]

Any way to track the order from fedex?

mine shipped 5/4 but havent seen an update in over a week

Contact the vendor for a tracking number.

 

[ICON]

mine took ages and when it did come it was perfect

 

[skgolf91]

Contact the vendor for a tracking number.

They may give you some random tracking number/s that don't work! I ordered a bunch of stuff from them in late January and I still haven't received any. They gave me 2 tracking numbers that don't work and supposedly they were shipped in March...

 

[beachsideev]

Mine showed up after a month. I ordered it just before the $5 price increase. It seems to work but I had a heck of a time inserting my microsd adapter into the hidden usb port.

I see that the model y version has a real usb hub in it like the jeda and not the power splitter like the model 3 one has. maybe they will update the model 3 version to be the same.

 

[TypeRx]

I see that the model y version has a real usb hub in it like the jeda and not the power splitter like the model 3 one has. maybe they will update the model 3 version to be the same.

I don't think that is true -- it appears to just have 6 ports rather than 5 but at its price point, is probably just a splitter as well.

TAPTES Model Y USB Hub, Designed for Tesla Model Y Dashcam & Sentry Mode
TAPTES Model 3 USB Hub, Designed for Tesla Model 3 Dashcam & Sentry Mode

 

[beachsideev]

the model y version states "all ports support power and data" the model 3 version is a little more vague.

There is no such thing as a usb splitter for data. you need a hub of some sort.

 

[bedoig]

I got one of the first run of flaky units. Got a new one shipped to me no problem which is working fine. If anyone wants the old one to play with let me know. I had some success with it using the plug/unplug/replug 50 times method, but requested a replacement anyway given the questionable quality on the first batch. If anybody wants it for cost of shipping it's better than the landfill.